US Bridges

Clyde Story Road over Swale Creek

Fair

Klickitat County, Washington · 0.4 N JCT CR 33000 · Structure no. 084583000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clyde Story Road over Swale Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clyde Story Road over Swale Creek in Klickitat County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesClyde Story Road
CrossesSwale Creek
Location0.4 N JCT CR 33000
RouteCounty Highway 32130
CountyKlickitat County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.78196, -120.78779
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2021)
Projected traffic67 by 2043
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$705,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clyde Story Road over Swale Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clyde Story Road over Swale Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Clyde Story Road over Swale Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is Clyde Story Road over Swale Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Clyde Story Road over Swale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.